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The Tel Rehov Excavations - 2008 |
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Accommodations and Cost |
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Volunteers will live at Kibbutz Nir David, located about eight kilometers from the site, or alternatively, at another nearby kibbutz. At Nir David, accommodation is in air-conditioned wooden cabins that accommodate up to five people in a bedroom, main living room, and loft. Each cabin is equipped with a shower, toilet, kitchenette, and cable TV and all come with a comfortable front porch. |
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LIFE ON THE KIBBUTZ About Kibbutz Nir David: The kibbutz was originally called Tel Amal. It was the first in a series of "stockade and tower" settlements which were designed to shield the members from attacks. The location of that first kibbutz along the banks of the River Assy is where our caravans stand today. You can still see the original watchtower nearby the office. A replica of the Tel Amal settlement was built recently and stands by the main entrance to the Sachne (Gan Hashlosha) National Park. It is worth the visit. The first crops grown by the kibbutz included chicken and various kinds of vegetables, olives, grapes, and dates. The idea of fish-breeding ponds was first established here and has since spread throughout the rest of the country. Today, the kibbutz mainly raises carp and St. Peter's fish. The original founders of the kibbutz were members of the Hashomer Hatzair Youth Movement. Following WW II, the kibbutz absorbed over 100 Holocaust survivors. In recent times the kibbutz has also taken in newcomers from Argentina, North America and Russia. Today over 800 people live on the kibbutz. These include some 450 members, 200 children, youth groups and volunteers.
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What the kibbutz provides: · Food. You will be provided with a complete dairy breakfast on site, a hot meat meal at lunchtime, and a light dairy meal for supper. Coffee and tea, as well as bread and jam, are available in the rooms. The food is plentiful, tasty and nutritious. Coffee, tea, bread and jam are provided in the room for an early morning breakfast or afternoon snack. · Room and Bedding. The kibbutz provides each person with a bed, mattress, sheets, pillow, blanket, and towels (for use in the room only), which are changed each week. · Laundry. The kibbutz has laundry services (once a week). Details concerning laundry will be announced when you arrive. · Infirmary. There is a medical clinic that can handle any minor emergencies for a fee. Each person must have his or her own medical insurance or else you will not be allowed to excavate. · Kol Bo Store. This is the local kibbutz store where you can purchase sundry items, ranging from ice cream to razor blades. The store is open every day at various times, which are posted for your convenience. The expedition office and pottery washing and sorting facilities are close to the rooms. Swimming facilities are available. The kibbutz also has a small lending library with some English books, as well as a disco that operates sporadically, but with much verve!
To be announced soon
Since the number of places for volunteers is limited, we must insist on early registration. Thus, please secure your place by registering as soon as possible. The deadline for registration is April 1, 2008. The Application Form can be found here!
Payments:
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